Fontodi, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Sorbo Size:6x750ml Curvy and generous

Curvy and generous

This robust effort is borderline strict at present and will require plenty of age to soften the tannins

There is fine detail and very solid ripeness to the delicious and equally restrained medium-bodied flavors that also exude a fine minerality on the balanced finish that displays just a touch of rusticity

One day the Lazzarito may challenge the Rocche as Viettis signature Barolo

September saw milder weather together with sporadic precipitation

Fontodi, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Sorbo Size:6x750ml Curvy and generousJust as it was last year, the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent. Dark, brooding and reticent, the 2016 is not ready to show all it's got. If anything, the 2016 is even more reticent than it was last year at this time. Vigna del Sorbo has a great track record for aging. I have no doubt the 2016 will blossom in bottle, but that is not going to happen anytime soon. Antonio Galloni